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Nation

False claims blur line between mass shootings, 2020 politics

By Associated Press
September 05, 2019 12:00 AM
WASHINGTON (AP) — Minutes after media outlets identified the gunman who killed seven people in West Texas, a Twitter account that may be automated began spreading baseless information linking the shooter to Democratic presidential candidate Beto O'Rourke.
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Nation

NOT REAL NEWS: A look at what didn't happen this week

By Associated Press
August 28, 2019 12:00 AM
A roundup of some of the most popular but completely untrue stories and visuals of the week. None of these is legit, even though they were shared widely on social media. The Associated Press checked them out. Here are the real facts:
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Campus Events

Congressman John Curtis encourages student involvement in politics

By Kristen Hollingshaus
March 18, 2019 12:00 AM
Congressman John Curtis addresses students on political involvement and the difference they can make by raising their voice. (Arianna Davidson)
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Nation

How social media platforms and fact-checkers fight fake news

By Kaitlyn Bancroft
February 26, 2019 12:00 AM
See also: 'Fake news? What it is and isn't, and how journalists fight it'
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Nation

Fake news? What it is and isn't, and how journalists fight it

By Kaitlyn Bancroft
February 26, 2019 12:00 AM
Editor's note: Daily Universe reporters Kaitlyn Bancroft and Lauren Malner traveled to Washington D.C. to explore press freedom and the First Amendment in today's increasingly volatile media landscape. This installment addresses the state of U.S. press freedom under the Trump administration. Second in a series.
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Nation

Legitimate media criticism needed to hold the press accountable

By Kaitlyn Bancroft
February 19, 2019 12:00 AM
See also: 'Is US press freedom declining under the Trump administration?'
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Campus

Responsibility lies with users to fight hacking, online misinformation

By Sam Bigelow
December 26, 2018 12:00 AM
A line forms outside a polling site on election day in Atlanta, Georgia, on Nov. 6, 2018. Online misinformation can be used to manipulate how people think and vote. (AP Photo/David Goldman)
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Nation

Fake news, propaganda spread quickly on social media

By Sam Bigelow
December 26, 2018 12:00 AM
From left: Spencer Christensen, Adam Durfee and K.C. Miller monitor the Utah County Fire Relief website. The website was designed as an information hub for those affected by the Bald Mountain and Pole Creek fires. (Ty Mullen)
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Campus Events

Accurate news important to national security

By Kendra Wise
September 25, 2018 12:00 AM
Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Judith Miller speaks at a Sept. 25 forum address at the Marriott Center. Miller spoke on the importance of journalism and local news reporting, as well as its influence on national security. (Lexie Flickinger)
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Technology

Utah's top news editors discuss funding, transparency, differences

By Sahalie Donaldson
June 09, 2018 12:00 AM
Jennifer Napier-Pearce, left, editor of The Salt Lake Tribune; Julia Ritchey, managing editor of KUER 90.1; and Doug Wilks, editor of Deseret News, listen to a question during the Silicon Slopes State of Local Media Town Hall on June 8. The three participants discussed business models and establishing trust with the public, among other points. (Josh Ellis)
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Campus

Studies show lack of media literacy in students has negative impact

By Laura Spilsbury
February 09, 2018 12:00 AM
Looking at communications assistant professor Kevin John's office, it's clear he's an avid consumer of media. There's Star Wars paraphernalia all over his office, among other things. But John is not your average media consumer. He's made it a goal to be a critical thinker when it comes to any sort of media and he's trying to teach his students to do the same.
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